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Question Asked:

"i usually have chest pain with the following symptoms- dizziness,shortness of breath, sweats and the pain comes as if something is piecing through my chest. I was wondering if you can help explain what I'm going through
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i usually have chest pain with the following symptoms- dizziness,shortness of breath, sweats and the pain comes as if something is piecing through my chest. I was wondering if you can help explain what I'm going through

Dr. Olajide Y answered:

a year ago

Evening. Does the pain radiate to your shoulder? What you describe is like an angina. See a cardiologist to have and ECG done and give the best management. Cheers

You should have your packed cell volume done too. Anaemia can cause dizziness. Are you on any medication? Is there any event or anything you observe before this symptom occurs?

A 22 years year old female asked:

a year ago

I'm an asthmatic patient, so I usually take ventolin once a day. How critical is all this and can u help me narrow it down to one illness or is it several?

Dr. Olajide Y answered:

a year ago

I'll advise you see a cardiologist to have the electrocardiogram done first. The result will show if there is a problem with your heart. The symptoms you described is that of someone who is having a "heart attack? So the test will help to make that diagnosis and you will get drugs to manage it.

A 22 years year old female asked:

a year ago

so all this symptoms can be narrowed down to a heart condition? How dangerous can it be if I don't get checked out soon cos I have a lot on my plate now?

Dr. Olajide Y answered:

a year ago

It could be very fatal and result in mortality if not checked out and managed urgently. So do that as soon as possible

A 22 years year old female asked:

a year ago

can this cause someone to get tired easily and sleep a lot? I get tired and weak easily and then I sleep (a lot)

Dr. Olajide Y answered:

a year ago

Nope. It cannot cause you to sleep alot but cardiac disease can cause easily fatigability.